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VFD Installed Compressors Help Cut Down Energy Consumption

In today’s business environment where uncertainty rules and competition is on the rise, companies need to keep operational costs low to stay profitable. On the production floor, a major component of the running cost is the monthly power bill, which can be high due to power guzzling heavy equipment, wasteful uses and leaks. Production managers are now looking for new advanced technologies that not just offer high performance and reliability but also power efficiency and lower operational costs.

One such opportunity lies in installing an air compressor with a variable frequency drive (VFD) or retrofitting the company’s existing air compressors with VFDs. The VFD is an electronic module, which is used to change the speed of the motor by varying the frequency applied to the motor. The motor speed is directly proportional to the frequency, and thus changes in frequency impact the motor speed and the amount of power consumed. The VFD can transform air compressors that have traditionally been known as power guzzlers into energy-efficient equipment.

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AirLeader Improves The Efficiency & Reliability @ Clariant Corporation In Louisville, KY

Clariant Corporation in Louisville, KY had added on to their compressor system over the past 30 years. As the plant demand increased new compressors and dryers had been installed strategically around the multiple building operation to supply compressed air at the production areas where the demand was greatest. As production demands evolved some locations were under supplied with compressed air while others were supplied with more than what was actually required.

This is where Industrial Air Centers stepped in and prescribed a new master control system by AirLeader to improve the efficiency and reliability of the entire system. The AirLeader system in constantly selecting the right compressor to meet the ever-changing demands of the production schedule. AirLeader’s unique software has the ability to continually learn the flow of the system and make compressor selections based upon that information.

Ultimately Clariant was able to go from running twelve machines to just five. This reduction in online horsepower has resulted in annual savings of $35,700 just in electricity alone. Maintenance cost have also been greatly reduced by lowering the number of compressors that are actually running. By rotating available compressors by rank of condition, horse power and age keeps reliability high and lowered the total hours of operation on much of the available equipment.

The AirLeader master controller system can also be supplied and maintained by Industrial Air Centers for a monthly fee. No capitol dollars needed to achieve similar savings. Contact your local IAC representative to learn how this approach could improve the reliability of your compressed air system and move operational dollars straight to the bottom line.

Employee Spotlight

Greg Bratton – Vice President, Aftermarket

Greg Bratton joined Industrial Air Centers in March 4, 2002 as our Lexington Area Manager. Since then he has been the Lexington Branch Manager, Customer Care Manager and Vice President, Product Development. Greg started in the compressor industry in June of 1980 as a Parts Coordinator and over his 39 years in this business has served as a Sales Coordinator, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Operations Manager in addition to his roles at IAC.

Greg was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been married to his lovely wife, Bev, for 37 years. Together they have a Son, Joey, Daughter, Emily, Daughter in Law, Megan and (2) Grandsons, Hudson and Henry. Emily is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Lucas Stoller and will be getting Married in December 2019.

In December of 1997, Greg and Bev moved their family to Lexington, KY. Their children both now live in Louisville, KY.

If you have any needs or questions about Service, Parts, Rental or Used Equipment, please contact him at gbratton@iacserv.com or 859-509-6705.

Equipment Spotlight - Applied System Technologies (AST)

Born Of Necessity
AST was formed in 2005 to fill a substantial void in the market. Our driving force was a passion to provide a better solution than the black iron and copper products which were the industry standard for compressed air distribution. Our founders, along with compressed air distributors, knew there had to be a better way. As we have grown and continued our exploration to create better and better products, we are holding fast to the personal attention we feel is central to our culture. Contrary to what happens with growth in many companies.

We maintain large stocks of inventory and have experts always at the ready to provide the best solution for your needs. We ship 99% of those orders the same day. A careful balance of strong growth, personal service, and superior quality is how we became—and intend to remain—the industry leader. That’s why we can offer a lifetime warranty on every system.

The Best Minds In The Business
Each of the industry experts who make up our team, has the true heart of a teacher. We truly enjoy taking the time to listen to your needs, understand your specific goals, and provide you with a packaged solution perfectly linking your compressor system to your manufacturing center. AST doesn’t sell products, we solve problems.

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Tech Tips Q&A

Q – How does hot weather affect the quality of my compressed air?
A – First, it increases the amount of moisture present. You must understand that when you compress air, it not only absorbs and harnesses energy, but it contains all the same moisture and debris particles in a now reduced volume. Your compressed air is saturated with moisture and the higher the temperature, the more moisture is present. See the chart below.

Second, the effective capacity of your refrigerated air dryer will be reduced as either or both the ambient and inlet air temperature exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Your 500cfm dryer becomes about a 400cfm dryer at 110 degrees, as far as its ability to deliver the desired dew point.

Third, in an indirect fashion, hot weather may cause you to open compressor room doors to the either the outdoors or to a production area to facilitate better inlet and cooling air flows. That can allow debris or particles of many types, both natural and synthetic to not only clog filters and heat exchangers but make it into the compressed air. Clogged filters will amplify high temperature concerns! Proper filtration can keep unwanted particulate from your processed air; but an overabundance of debris may cause filters to become saturated faster than expected, requiring element replacement early or more frequently.

Q – How do I achieve the compressed air quality I need with these phenomena occurring?
A – Ensure inlet air is good; temperature and debris-wise. Allow for proper cooling of air flow in your compressor room. Correctly size your dryer(s) for the conditions in the room. Use appropriate filtration and pre-filters as necessary, and make sure they are replaced as needed. Your IAC Area Manager and Field Service Technicians can help you ascertain how your environment affects your air quality and prevent the issues caused by higher temperatures.

IAC 2019 Golf Outing!

IAC held their First Annual Golf Outing on September 19, 2019, at Belterra Casino and Resort Golf Course. We were so fortunate to have beautiful weather for golf and enjoying a delicious lunch. IAC wants to give a HUGE thank you to all our sponsors and attendees who made this outing the wonderful day it was.

The Golf Scramble consist of 16 total teams of four and the results were:

Closest to the Pin winners were:
Hole #2 sponsored by Applied Systems Technologies: Dan Higgins
Hole #7 sponsored by Elgi: Dan Higgins
Hole #12 sponsored by Beko: Tony Nath
Hole #14 sponsored by Sullivan Palatek: Kenny Riggan

Birdie for a Chance at a Yeti Cooler:
Hole #16 sponsored by Kaishan: Was a Six-way tie!!
*The winner’s name was decided by a random drawing*

Longest Putt for a TaylorMade Putter:
Hole #9 sponsored by Hanwha: The Winning Putt was an Astonishing 68ft!

50/50 Split the Pot Putting Contest:
50% of the Winnings went to Blessings in a Backpack:
Raised a total of $160.00 for each winner!

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IAC Appreciates the Support from Our Sponsors! We look forward to seeing you at the next golf scramble!

Industrial Air Centers offers a full line of compressed air equipment with a wide variety of optional equipment….and we can back it up.  We’re here and happy to help, call us to assist with your compressed air or backup power maintenance plan. With service crews in KY, OH & IN, we’re equipped to serve all your maintenance needs 24/7. If you would like more information on our compressed air or generator systems please give us a call at 1-877-IACSERV.